Bheri Zone
Former Administrative Zone of Nepal
Bheri Zone was one of the fourteen zones located in the Mid-Western Development Region of Nepal. Nepalgunj were the administrative headquarters.
Cities and towns were Narayan, Jajarkot and Chhinchu in the "hills"; Nepalgunj, Gularia and Kohalpur in Terai; and Birendranagar in Surkhet Valley in the Inner Terai. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Bheri Zone | 10,072.4 km² |
| Population | 1.6 million |
| Male Population | 778,978 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 831,366 (51.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +284.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -11.3% |
| Median Age | 19.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 18.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 20.6 years |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
Map of Bheri Zone
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 418,378 | 1,322,554 | 1,815,500 | 1,610,344 |
| Population Density | 41.5 / km² | 131.3 / km² | 180.2 / km² | 159.9 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bheri Zone | +284.9% | +21.8% | -11.3% |
| Nepal | +115% | +52% | +20.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 19.8 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bheri Zone | 19.8 years | 18.9 years | 20.6 years |
| Nepal | 21.5 years | 20.4 years | 22.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Bheri Zone Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 92,666 | 88,851 | 181,517 |
| 5-9 | 110,030 | 106,706 | 216,737 |
| 10-14 | 115,149 | 112,094 | 227,244 |
| 15-19 | 90,867 | 97,758 | 188,625 |
| 20-24 | 62,473 | 82,538 | 145,012 |
| 25-29 | 52,289 | 70,794 | 123,084 |
| 30-34 | 45,024 | 56,555 | 101,579 |
| 35-39 | 44,447 | 50,104 | 94,552 |
| 40-44 | 38,539 | 41,690 | 80,229 |
| 45-49 | 32,961 | 32,626 | 65,587 |
| 50-54 | 27,094 | 25,410 | 52,504 |
| 55-59 | 22,199 | 21,187 | 43,386 |
| 60-64 | 20,448 | 21,632 | 42,080 |
| 65-69 | 14,946 | 14,329 | 29,275 |
| 70-74 | 9,778 | 9,029 | 18,808 |
| 75-79 | 27 | 26 | 54 |
| 80-84 | 23 | 19 | 42 |
| 85 Plus | 19 | 18 | 38 |
Population Density
Population Density: 159.9 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bheri Zone | 1.6 million | 10,072.4 km² | 159.9 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.6 million | 147,655.4 km² | 193.4 / km² |
Historical Population
Estimated Population from 300 to 2015| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 33,117 | n/a | n/a |
| 400 | 34,538 | 0.4% | 142 |
| 500 | 36,021 | 0.4% | 148 |
| 600 | 37,567 | 0.4% | 154 |
| 700 | 39,179 | 0.4% | 161 |
| 800 | 40,860 | 0.4% | 168 |
| 900 | 42,320 | 0.4% | 146 |
| 1000 | 43,779 | 0.3% | 145 |
| 1100 | 46,697 | 0.6% | 291 |
| 1200 | 49,616 | 0.6% | 291 |
| 1300 | 52,535 | 0.6% | 291 |
| 1400 | 55,453 | 0.5% | 291 |
| 1500 | 58,372 | 0.5% | 291 |
| 1600 | 72,964 | 2.3% | 1,459 |
| 1700 | 87,557 | 1.8% | 1,459 |
| 1800 | 107,318 | 2.1% | 1,976 |
| 1900 | 150,599 | 3.4% | 4,328 |
| 1910 | 160,412 | 6.5% | 9,813 |
| 1920 | 178,260 | 11.1% | 17,848 |
| 1930 | 194,389 | 9% | 16,129 |
| 1940 | 211,986 | 9.1% | 17,597 |
| 1950 | 231,185 | 9.1% | 19,199 |
| 1960 | 275,643 | 19.2% | 44,458 |
| 1970 | 338,888 | 22.9% | 63,245 |
| 1990 | 1,322,554 | 97.6% | 491,833 |
| 2000 | 1,815,500 | 37.3% | 492,946 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Bheri Zone
Districts in Bheri Zone
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banke District | 1,880.6 km² | 512,207 | 705.4 / mi² |
| Bardiya District | 2,000.1 km² | 403,066 | 521.9 / mi² |
| Dailekh District | 1,483.9 km² | 262,700 | 458.5 / mi² |
| Jajarkot District | 2,221.8 km² | 176,008 | 205.2 / mi² |
| Surkhet District | 2,486 km² | 256,364 | 267.1 / mi² |
Other Zones in Nepal
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Zone | 9,418.4 km² | 4.9 million | 1,350 / mi² |
| Dhaulagiri Zone | 8,226.7 km² | 456,830 | 143.8 / mi² |
| Gandaki Zone | 12,324 km² | 1.4 million | 297.8 / mi² |
| Janakpur Zone | 9,648 km² | 2.8 million | 747.8 / mi² |
| Karnali Zone | 21,378.5 km² | 327,909 | 39.7 / mi² |
| Kosi Zone | 9,584.9 km² | 3.1 million | 826.2 / mi² |
| Lumbini Zone | 8,919.1 km² | 2.8 million | 824.2 / mi² |
| Mahakali Zone | 6,948.3 km² | 1.3 million | 471.1 / mi² |
| Mechi Zone | 8,163.4 km² | 1.4 million | 436.8 / mi² |
| Narayani Zone | 8,400.6 km² | 3.3 million | 1,025 / mi² |
| Rapti Zone | 11,039.3 km² | 1.4 million | 331.9 / mi² |
| Sagarmatha Zone | 10,737.7 km² | 2.1 million | 504.7 / mi² |
| Seti Zone | 12,795 km² | 1.7 million | 334.4 / mi² |
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